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IT Project Management Specialist IV - C

Description:

Chipton-Ross is seeking an IT Project Management Specialist IV located in Chantilly, VA RESPONSIBILITIES: Works closely with project team and management to ensure projects are carried out according to plan. Responsible for developing and reporting on project schedule, status, tasks, milestones, deliverables, and budget. Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion. Resolves project issues with appropriate personnel.

-Coordinates activities of a project team by working with functional management to allocate project resource needs and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of projects -Identifies and coordinates changes in project scope -Communicates with internal and external parties regarding status of specific projects -Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management and ensures adherence to governance policies and procedures -Conducts project meetings and provides analytical guidance to project teams. Recommends and takes action to develop solutions to problems -Drafts, submits, tracks, and reports on project budget information -Identifies project risk areas and works with management to mitigate prior to any negative project impacts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS -Knowledge of project management with strong analytical and organizational skills -Ability to multi-task -Solid understanding of business processes -Excellent communication and influencing skills -Customer service orientation -Familiarity with project management software -Ability to develop and deliver project documentation and status briefings -Must work well in a team environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS: -Position requires sitting most of the time -Operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine or computer printer

EDUCATION: Accredited Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK HOURS: Full-Time

MISCELLANEOUS: Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.